http://www.bllaw.co.uk/ The latest private client news from Blake Lapthorn en Thu, 17 May 2012 03:07:39 GMT @copyright Blake Lapthorn 0 http://www.bllaw.co.uk http://www.bllaw.co.uk/images/templateimages/bl-logo.gif Our French team look at changes to French law including wealth tax and inheritance tax free allowance. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/french_private_assets_and_tax/news_and_updates/changes_to_french_law.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/french_private_assets_and_tax/news_and_updates/changes_to_french_law.aspx Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Motoring Offences team look at the proposed Crime, Communications and Court Bill which will cover the abuse of prescription drugs and illegal narcotics whilst driving. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/motoring_offences/news_and_updates/drug_driving_update.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/motoring_offences/news_and_updates/drug_driving_update.aspx Thu, 10 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Blake Lapthorn solicitors' Personal Injury and Clinical Negligence team is please to annouce the appointment of Dr Jock Mackenzie and Malcolm Johnson. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/personal_injury/news_and_updates/jock_mackenize.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/personal_injury/news_and_updates/jock_mackenize.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Succession and Tax team looks at how, from 6 April 2012, people who leave at least 10% of their net estate to charity can pay a reduced rate of Inheritance Tax. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/reduce_inheritance_tax.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/wills,_probate_and_tax/news_and_updates/reduce_inheritance_tax.aspx Wed, 09 May 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Sunday Times ran an article on Sunday 29 April 2012 about a gay couple with two children from different racial backgrounds. The family is being represented by Blake Lapthorn. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/clinical_negligence/news_and_updates/race_mix-up_negligence_claim.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/clinical_negligence/news_and_updates/race_mix-up_negligence_claim.aspx Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our French team look at the current role of notaires and how they support the property purchase process in France. (French Property News, April 2012). http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/french_private_assets_and_tax/news_and_updates/the_role_of_the_notaire.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/french_private_assets_and_tax/news_and_updates/the_role_of_the_notaire.aspx Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our BL Resolve team looks at important mediation news and topical legal updates. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/mediation/news_and_updates/mediation_update_spring_12.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_businesses/mediation/news_and_updates/mediation_update_spring_12.aspx Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Motoring Offences team recently represented N at Aldershot Magistrates Court who was was charged with speeding on the M3 in his high performance sports car. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/motoring_offences/news_and_updates/speeding_on_m3.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/motoring_offences/news_and_updates/speeding_on_m3.aspx Wed, 18 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Our Social Housing group highlights the Court of Appeal case that considered whether courts can intervene to protect adults even though they don't lack mental capacity. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/sectors/social_housing/news_and_updates/protecting_vulnerable_adults.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/sectors/social_housing/news_and_updates/protecting_vulnerable_adults.aspx Mon, 16 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT Fiona Wilson, head of our Family law team in London, has written a chapter for a new guide from Resolution, entitled 'The Modern Family'. http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/family/news_and_updates/the_modern_family.aspx http://www.bllaw.co.uk/services_for_individuals/family/news_and_updates/the_modern_family.aspx Wed, 11 Apr 2012 00:00:00 GMT